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BRIEFS

March 15, 2012

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*Shipping News* Shipping downturn forcing rivals to cooperate THE shipping downturn is forcing a 'reorientation' of the market that will have benefits for all players, said Noburu Ueda, chairman of the largest classification society ClassNK. ICS slams market-based measures GOVERNMENTS have become more interested in raising money from shipping companies than they are in reducing the industry's greenhouse gas emissions when proposing 'market-based' solutions to climate change, said Simon Bennett, director of external relations at the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), yesterday. Cruise lines bosses defend safety records In their first major industry gathering since the deadly Costa Concordia accident, cruise line chief executives defended their overall safety record on Tuesday and said that they were confident of better days ahead. Yields on DP World sukuk drop to 6-month low

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OOCL raises rate on Asia to Australian-NZ cargo US$300/TEU from April 15 Cosco to raise Far East-India rates US$400 per TEU from April 15 Huge containerships deluge market after post-downturn delivery dam breaks Pent up consumer demand increases US retail sales 6.5pc in February Port of Jiaxing's February container volume up 48.2pc to 45,100 TEU Access widens to Baltic Exchange forward freight real-time data Shandong seaports' container throughput up 10 per cent in first two months Yangzte has 389 berths built, each with more than 10,000-tonne capacity Djibouti and DP World invite bids to expand terminal to 3 million TEU Port of Gdansk throughput rises 40.5pc to 635,000 TEU in 2011 Port of Cartagena's Contecar Terminal goes live with Vehnet TOS Cathay profit down 60pc to US$708.8 million in 2011, revenue up 9.9pc Hong Kong tops air cargo in Asia, says Air Cargo World's ACE survey Frankfurt Airport throughput falls 9.1pc to 155,105 tonnes in February IATA asks Malaysia to cut next year's fees hike that makes landings costly AirBridgeCargo starts K+N weekly flights from Moscow to Hanover, Beijing Canada to pass forced work order law to prevent pilot, ground crew strike

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INTTRA announces alliance with Tradeshift, a global secure online electronic invoice network MOL holds 'Safety Conference 2012' at multiple locations NYK to instal broadband communication system to reduce CO2 emission Peel Ports invites bids for construction of Port of Liverpool's new container terminal Gaurav Guwalewalia is new DACAAI President Highlights of Railway Budget 2012-13 Railway Budget leaves freight rates untouched Assocham seeks Customs duty exemption for coal imports GST implementation seen boosting logistics sector Pawar urges PM to permit an extra 1 mt of sugar exports

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MARCH 14, 2012
Touax Rail obtaining Entity in charge of maintenance (ECM) certification The French service provider Touax Rail, which specializes in leasing and sales of railcars, has been awarded Entity in Charge of Maintenance (ECM) certification by Bureau Veritas. ... Iata organizing World Air Cargo Symposium in Kuala Lumpur The International Air Transport Association (Iata) is holding its World Cargo Symposium in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) this week. The trade body advocates strong partnerships across th... Bilbao handles more containers in 2011 The port of Bilbao (Spain) handled 31.7 million t in 2011, 5.7% less than the year before, due to declines in the dry and liquid bulk cargo handling sectors. Container traffic, ho... German forwarders say no to accepting liability The German forwarding and logistics association (DSLV) has prepared a policy document that provides its members with arguments to help counter growing pressure from clients. The la... Gefco extending its partnership with Dacia The French transport service provider Gefco has set up a multi-modal transport solution that combines rail and road transport for the car manufacturer Dacia. From the latter's plan... Finnair Cargo traffic grows in February The Scandinavian carrier Finnair released its traffic performance for February. The cargo division reported that available tonne kilometres grew by 22% and reven... Astral adds Mogadishu to its network The Kenyan cargo carrier Astral Aviation is starting a scheduled freighter service from Nairobi to Mogadishu (Somalia) today (14 March). A DC9 freighter with up to 15 t of capacity... New general manager for Hutton's Hutton's, a UK ship supplier, has appointed David Greenwood as general manager to work at its new head office in Hull (England). Greenwood has been responsible for start-ups, growt... RCL reports 2011 loss Regional Container Lines Group (RCL) reported a loss of THB 780 million in 2011, after taking into consideration the gain from sales of property in Q3/2011. In 2010 the shipping co... IDS with top results in 2011 The partners of Germany's largest general cargo forwarding alliance IDS Logistik transported a total of 11.6 million shipments and generated a turnover of EUR 1.713 billion in fina... SBB: board to have nine members again The board of the Swiss national railway SBB will once again comprise nine members, as prescribed in its regulations. After Christiane Brunner and Bernd Malmström step down from the... Slightly weaker result for Logwin in 2011 Logwin, an international logistics service provider headquartered in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), generated a turnover of EUR 1.335 billion in business year 2011. The result is almos... Gebrüder Weiss achieves record turnover in 2011 The Austrian transport and logistics service provider Gebrüder Weiss reported that its 2011 turnover was 9.2% higher than that achieved in financial 2010 and provisional net sales ... Seur posts higher revenue in 2011 The Spanish CEP and logistics company Seur reported 2% more turnover in 2011. The company said that it had seen good growth in international shipments, its logistics business and e...

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MARCH 14, 2012
Austal teams with GD unit to pursue international defense opportunities CLIA leadership talks about cruise industry safety ... and growth plans International Shipholding sells two Pure Car Truck Carriers Tidal power holds huge energy, job potential for New Jersey

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MARCH 14, 2012
TSA member carriers plan additional rate increases Freight index drops during month of January BNSF reports shipments cut CO2 output for customers Virgin America Airlines to begin flights to Portland DOT earmarks funds for Merchant Marine Academy

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MARCH 14, 2012
Reborn in the USA? Shipping analysts question whether manufacturing can return to the States VLCC spot market boosted by Chinese imports from Africa Strong rates gain in Atlantic markets supports earnings rise on Middle East-Asia route as well Author defends findings of Made in America report Sirkin to examine prospects for Europe Global Ship Lease share price declines after flat annual results But CMA CGM recovery bodes well for spin-off say experts February box slump for Port of Los Angeles Import slowdown follows Chinese new year factory closures Milford Haven takes stake in Marimatech UK publicly-owned trust port and key LNG hub buys 36% of maritime laser docking outfit that went into liquidation Sanctions to slash Iranian crude exports by at least a third Shipments to EU states to halt in July Union protests to hit supply chains Trade unions plan global action to halt 'concerted attacks' on New Zealand workers Clippers, pirates and gasoil Conference shows that the more shipping changes, the more it stays the same Counterparty showdowns shift chartering strategies Recent operator troubles show that even once-secure charterers can end in strife BLT seeks Chapter 15 protection in US Embattled group seeks to shield 'most solvent' portion of business Events conspire to undermine Allied steady growth Multiple factors have dented Greek operator's performance LNG rates to rise this year on Angola cargoes Owners with open vessels set for rates rally after recent downturn Sinopec raises stake in CMES Tanker operator completes private placement programme to expand fleet Boxship rates still rising Owners optimistic as panamax interest picks up Russian oil taxes threaten North European aframax markets Measures clamp down on crude exports Peene-Werft yard to stop building ships Parent company wants to shift focus of construction work US import boost expected in March National Retail Foundation forecasts 10% growth Record year ahead for Chinese oil tanker trade January product demand hits seven-month peak Who will Iranian sanctions hurt most? It is a real concern that the insurance ban may not end up crippling its intended recipient Japanese owners most exposed to Sanko European and Singapore-based owners at risk too EU demands international regulation for armed guards on board ships Diplomatic row continues over Kerala killings Eidesvik and DNV launch hybrid battery power trials Viking Lady loads 10 tons of batteries for fuel-saving tests Chembulk promises BLT counterparties 'business as usual' Jakarta parent pledges to seek similar orders in other jurisdictions Restructuring blues You can only kick the can so far before you run out of road Human error sends supply chain insurance claims soaring TT Club director says many of mutual's $120m claims could have been avoided Scorpio Tankers charters in MR trio Latest move in line with product tanker specialist's recent philosophy US urges gun transport easing Submitting to pirate ransom demands only ensures that future crews will be taken hostage SITC navigates smoothly through 2011 China container operator and logistics provider holds its own on the intra-Asia trades US hedge fund wins Dubai Drydocks default claim Ruling deals a blow to $2.2bn debt restructuring

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MARCH 14, 2012
Chembulk assures counterparties FOLLOWING Chapter 15 filings by multiple BLT vessel-owning entities, a company executive underscored today that BLT's Chembulk subsidiaries are not in bankruptcy Pacific rate hike sought BOX carriers serving the trans-pacific recommended a further $300/feu rate increase today to counter losses Crew defended in fatal Indian casualty A BULKER'S owner has defended the ship's crew as Indian police continued to piece together what took place in the vessel's fatal collision with a fishing boat ICS: China's no safety net CHINA'S growth can no longer be relied upon to blow shipping out of its economic doldrums, the Asia Pacific Maritime conference was warned today in Singapore BLT files Chapter 15 BERLIAN Laju Tanker is seeking Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection to shield its assets from US arrest, newly filed court documents confirmed Salvors focus on grounded ship's bunkers SALVORS are preparing to start pumping bunkers off a German-owned box ship that ran aground on Norway's West Coast late on 9 March Drydocks World loses MONARCH Alternative Capital, a hedge fund, has reportedly won a $71.6M n legal claim against Dubai's Drydocks World for defaulting on a loan Tanker's crew saved ALL 18 crew members are safe and unharmed today after their tanker carrying acid sank off China, safety authorities said Golden Ocean selling Knightsbridge shares KNIGHTSBRIDGE Tankers has reportedly priced 2.4M shares being sold by Golden Ocean, the listed drybulk shipping group in John Fredriksen's empire Bulker congestion falls again SNARLS in drybulk ports have dropped for a fourth straight week as day-delays in coal ports dropped by 15.7% Novorossiysk plans to spend big RUSSIA'S largest publicly listed port company NCSP has unveiled a plan to spend up to $1.1Bn on expansion up to 2020 VLCC ballasters enticed HIGHER VLCC freight rates for voyages from West Africa are tempting ballasters from Asia, said brokers

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MARCH 14, 2012
Senate Transport Bill Includes HMT Language The Senate-passed transportation bill gave advocates for more dredging funds good news on Wednesday. The bill included a... DHL to Spend $47 Million to Expand US Hub DHL said the $47 million expansion of its U.S. hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky airport will provide parcel customers... Global Ship Lease Posts $10.9 Million Profit Global Ship Lease boosted fourth quarter 2011 profit to $10.9 million from $1.2 million a year ago as the NYSE-listed... Analyst Lars Jensen on Emergence of Megaships (Video) SeaIntel Maritime Analysis CEO Lars Jensen says the deployment of megaships brings advantages of economies of scale and environmental benefits,... Panama Canal Authority Names New Administrator The Panama Canal Authority's Board of Directors appointed Jorge Luis Quijano, the engineer in charge of building the canal's new... Senate Approves Highway Bill The Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a transportation bill that would provide $109 billion over two years for highway programs,... Imports Fall, Exports Rise at Port of Los Angeles Containerized imports at the Port of Los Angeles in February declined 7.8 percent from February 2011 as the nation's largest... ILA's Daggett, USMX's Capo Discuss Labor Relations (Podcast) Harold Daggett, president of the International Longshoremen Association, and James Capo, chair and CEO of the United States Maritime Alliance, sit... Carriers to Raise Pacific Rates Again in April Confident that a previously announced general rate increase of $300 per 40-foot container unit will take effect on Thursday as... NJ, NY Lawmakers to Address Port Tolls State legislators from both sides of the Hudson River will hold a joint hearing in April to examine what they... European Imports Fell 5.2 Percent in January European austerity measures in January pulled containerized imports down 5.2 percent year-over-year, the steepest decline since 2009, according to published... Panalpina, CEVA Begin LCL Services in Developing Markets Panalpina and CEVA Logistics have launched new less-than-containerload services, tapping into strong customer demand in fast growing trade lanes in... Cheese Maker Charged for Shipping 'Tainted' Product A New Jersey cheese maker is charged with shipping "tainted product" purchased from a Pennsylvania trucker also charged with violating... Saudia Cargo, NSCSA Sign Freight Deal Saudia Cargo has signed an exclusive deal to provide express freight services to the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia... Eastbound Trans-Pacific Rates Jump 13.6 Percent Average trans-Pacific spot rates jumped this week as the 15 carrier members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement raised rates by... Cathay Pacific's 2011 Profit Tumbled This year will be even tougher for airlines than 2011 because of economic instability, high jet fuel prices and weak... Kuehne + Nagel Opens Trucking Hub in Vienna Kuehne + Nagel have inaugurated a trucking hub in Vienna to drive growth of the Swiss logistics company's overland groupage... CSAV Lost $1.24 Billion in 2011 Chilean carrier CSAV lost $1.24 billion last year, including $959 million on continuing operations, but said its deficit narrowed during... OOCL to Raise Rates From Asia to Australia OOCL has extended its round of global freight rate increases to include southbound services on the North and East Asia... Zim to Hike Rates on India-Europe Trades Zim Integrated Shipping Services will raise its rates on services between the Indian subcontinent and North Europe, starting April 1.... Hapag-Lloyd to Launch Middle East Express Service Hapag-Lloyd will launch a container service connecting Far East Asia, the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East, starting in early...

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MARCH 14, 2012
Hamburg Sud raises Santa-Class ships' capacity Hamburg Sud [HS] has followed Maersk Line and decided to increase the capacity of its last remaining 7,100TEU Santa-class ships on order at Daewoo Shipbuilding ... Spain votes to strike The main Spanish unions have voted for a general strike on March 29 in protest at the government's proposals to reform the nation's labour laws which would make ... Kalmar introduces its SmartPower RTG Kalmar, which is an operating unit of the Finland-based Cargotec group, has developed a new rubber-tyred yard gantry crane which with its smaller engines will use ... ICTSI to operate Lekki Container Terminal in Nigeria Nigeria-based Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise (LPLE) and Manila-headquartered International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) have signed a memorandum of understanding ... HPH's TERCAT Barcelona gets eight new cranes By this weekend four more super post-panamax quay cranes will have been delivered at Hutchison Port Holdings Group [HPH] Terminal Catalunya [TERCAT], Muelle Prat ... KPA says snarl ups caused by South Sudan traffic Gichiri Ndua, the managing director of Kenya Ports Authority [KPA], has now blamed recent congestion at the port on seasonal holidays and a boom in import traffic ... China: yuan to float more freely That was the message from premier, Wen Jiabao, on the last day of the National People's Congress; the change of stance possibly reflecting the nation's recent import ... CIFFA calls for 'fairer' cost system for Canadian customs exams One of the biggest issues for Canadian shippers is container customs examinations according to the Canadian International Freight Forwarders' Association (CIFFA) ... Evergreen goes back to Trieste Further details on changes to Evergreen's UAM service between Asia and the Mediterranean have emerged. Instead of starting in April, it will commence in May at ...

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MARCH 14, 2012
Adelfia tops detention list Greek operator's panamax one of seven bulkers collared by US port inspectors for deficiencies, new report reveals. NOCC details PCTC raid Nordic banks join forces to finance transaction that proves funding can be found in today's market despite belt tightening. Halul to splash the cash Qatari offshore owner bags $60m loan to spend on more new tonnage. Crewman hurt in freak fall Nordic Tankers seafarer broke leg in plunge after grabbing life boat release handle as vessel rolled, report reveals HCL eyes summer swoop London-listed owner plans to add an extra panamax in the next few months, says CEO Fotini Karamanlis. Hasbun climbs CSAV ranks Architect of Chilean containership operator's massive capital crusade steps up to the plate as Arturo Ricke nears the exit. Tanker sinks off China All crew rescued as Kenos Athena suffered water ingress and went down off Guangdong. GSL turning a corner Ian Webber-led containership owner bounces back from consecutive red quarters. ISC sheds PCTC pair International Shipholding chief says $74m transaction with Norwegian Car Carriers will pave the way for fleet expansion. STNG pounces on MR trio New York-listed owner beefs up modern product tanker arsenal with the addition of chartered tonnage. Hellenic's recovery hope Fotini Karamanlis-led bulker owner ends 2011 in the red but has high expectations for a speedy rebound in rates.

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MARCH 14, 2012
A Holistic View of GTM 2012 Forwarders expand LCL services GFS adds Hermes, UK Mail CMA CGM drops Black Pearl again U.S. imports fell 3.4% in February OOCL raising Asia-Oceania rates CN introduces new Prince Rupert service Cloud-given voice in the warehouse Cernak starts as Port Everglades director Mobile sees steel volumes booming

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MARCH 14, 2012
Maersk Tankers evaluates claims about technologies Company focuses on efficiency as an increasing number of customers choose companies with strong sustainable profile Crude stable on Saudi supply guarantees 'Saudi Arabia and others remain poised to make good any shortfall, perceived or real, in crude oil supply.' Asia fuel oil contracts hit three year high 'Demand volumes are not coming in. On a delivered basis, Malaysia may be cheaper at the moment,' says bunker source. Rotterdam prices approaching all time high Markets continue to firm. Bunker prices firming in Middle East 'Mediocre' bunker demand in Fujairah. Tanker gives supplier 'stronger foothold' Gazprom Neft Marine Bunker 'has a 30% share of the marine fuel market in the north-west of Russia.' Jiskoot Technology Centre opens in UK Company expects 'improved lead times to meet customers' demands.' Gasnor sets sights on LNG bunker station in strategic ECA port Expects to sell LNG at prices that will be competitive with using HFO and scrubbers. Shipping industry urged to collaborate, innovate Finding ways to reduce costs of implementing new regulations important challenge for the industry in the future, says ClassNK Chairman and President. Mid-week bunker prices largely down at Asian bunker hubs Demand for bunker fuels generally low. Still 'business as usual' at Sanko Steamship Firm continues to pay necessary costs for fuel, ship crews, says spokesman. Environmental group raises questions about Algeciras terminal Environmental Safety Group says Gibraltar should know the risks. Outlook for Asian cruise and offshore industries 'generally positive' Rising prices of bunkers are prompting vessel owners to seek efficiency gains, says Wilhelmsen spokesman. Sinopec Fuel Oil starts bunkering operations at Lanshan port Rizhao branch of Sinopec Fuel Oil Sales has sold 880 mt of 380 cSt grade at Lanshan port. Japan bunker sales volumes to improve in March Japanese bunker sales expected to range between 320,000 to 330,000 mt in March, traders say. Box carriers see improved margins on spot rate recovery Sharp recovery on freight rates has lifted operating margin above breakeven level on the spot market, says Alphaliner.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

LNG Ships and Taxonomy: EU Court Rejects Lack of Methane Limits

The Commission will have to set a methane emissions threshold for maritime transport criteria. The appeal by three NGOs was partially upheld.

PORTS

Ports: The EU Commission calls on Italy to reject the national flag requirement for towing and mooring.

Brussels

France and Spain also received a reasoned opinion: two months to comply with the regulation on port services.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

Iran faces a shortage of basic goods, which are also imported through the Persian Gulf.

INFRASTRUCTURE

European Corridors: Italy Faces the 2030 Challenge

Brussels

National infrastructure largely compliant, but timing and funding of key projects remain uncertain

TRANSPORTATION

Electrification of ports and airports: the electricity grid is the new bottleneck

Brussels

Transport & Environment calls for speeding up connections and moving beyond the "first come, first served" criterion.

PORTS

Boluda manages the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

AIRPORTS

The current value of Aeroporto di Genova Spa is between 14.9 and 15.9 million euros.

Genoa

PwC's assessment presented

PORTS

FEPORT: EU ETS should not push transhipment out of Europe

Brussels

The terminal operators' federation calls on the ENVI commission to strengthen measures against tax evasion and to allocate part of the ETS revenues to ports.

ACCIDENTS

New series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran/Tampa

Three tankers hit by shells. Another vessel caught fire.

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

COMPANIES

Eurokai, higher revenues but lower profits

Hamburg

Revenue up 14.4% and traffic up 8.3%, but net profit fell by 8.3% due to the lower share of Eurogate.

PORTS

Genoa's boarding tax: the Regional Administrative Court rules in favor of the City Council.

Genoa

The appeal of shipowners and shipping agents was rejected

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

CRUISES

Carnival reports record revenues and profits in the June-August quarter despite a 36% increase in fuel costs.

Miami

Customer deposits are at their highest. Prices and occupancy are expected to record next year.

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

PORTS

Winners and losers in port connectivity: the long journey of Italian ports' ups and downs.

Geneva

UNCTAD indices reveal a changing Mediterranean: Italy slips to seventh place, La Spezia, Trieste and Vado Ligure grow, while the South loses ground.

TRUCKING

Electric trucks more affordable than diesel in six major EU markets

Brussels

According to T&E, in countries that account for 46% of European sales, electric vehicles have already become cheaper in five years. Italy, Spain, and Poland are lagging behind.

PORTS

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Euroports

Copenhagen/Antwerp

R-Logitech will exit the capital, while PMV and SFPIM will remain shareholders

PORTS

China, exports are growing but ports are slowing down

Beijing

In August, global foreign trade increased by +19.8%, but international goods handled by seaports decreased by -2.3%.

EDITORIAL

From Puertos del Estado to Ports of Italy: the same inspiration, an opposite outcome.

Genoa

For port reform, the government is referring to the Spanish model, but is building the exact opposite: yet another counter that the Italian corporate spirit knows how to invent so well.

SHIPPING

Maritime ETS: Brussels opens up to hybrid and electric ferries, but Interferry demands more.

Brussels

The proposed revision strengthens the SMAP mechanism but leaves the issue of port networks and infrastructure to AFIR and FuelEU Maritime

ACCIDENTS

Seafarer killed aboard bulk carrier attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi/Southampton/Tehran

The other crew members were rescued.

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado continues to oscillate between signs of recovery and slowdown

Genoa

In July, volumes increased in both Ligurian ports

TRUCKING

Trasportounito offers an automatic system to adjust road haulage rates to the price of diesel.

Rome

SEAFARERS

Seafarers, five years after the Code of Conduct, the gap between policy and reality remains.

London

Shipping companies' compliance is growing, but issues remain regarding fatigue, psychological safety, complaints and recruitment fees.

SHIPPING

Last month, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +26.9%

Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2026, it was crossed by 9,602 ships (+17.4%)

INFRASTRUCTURE

Decision on crucial rail section of Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor in Germany postponed again

Hamburg

German port operators are calling for an acceleration of both new infrastructure and the upgrading of the existing line.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel agrees to long-term strategic partnership with Amazon

Schindellegi

The agreement includes a call option on existing shares of the logistics group

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

Currently, 80.73% of the capital is held by the German Federal Government and the State of Lower Saxony.

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

Initially Volare Shipping has a fleet of six VLCCs plus eight under construction

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners are calling on EU member states to approve the inclusion of two Indian shipyards in the European list of ship recycling facilities.

Brussels

EDUCATION

The new headquarters of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy has been inaugurated in Genoa.

Genoa

PORTS

French ports see a balance between increases and decreases in the second quarter.

Paris

Total traffic reached 71.1 million tons (-0.2%). Containers increased by 8.1%.

PORTS

The Genoa Port Master Plan, the Pra' dock, and the Multedo chemical depots are the thorniest issues in the discussions with operators and the local community.

Genoa

SHIPPING

Crosetto: The Italian Navy will ensure the safe transit of Italian ships through the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb.

La Spezia

We have - the Minister of Defense underlined - the capabilities to protect its passage

PORTS

Assiterminal: Seabed certainty and planned dredging are essential for port competitiveness.

Genoa

Mordeglia: We don't just need a simpler rule, we need a predictable one.

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

The Conference of Finance Ministers approves the compensation model that should eliminate the pre-financing of the tax from 2030

SHIPPING

Saudi Arabia denounces that the Houthis are pursuing a policy aimed at "strangling the Straits", holding the international community hostage

New York

The UN Security Council is divided between condemnations and calls for negotiations.

TRADE

WTO: A reform of the trading system could increase global GDP by 3% by 2050

Geneva

The World Trade Report 2026 warns of the costs of fragmentation: up to 7% less global GDP in a world dominated by free trade agreements

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

WSC publishes 2025 inspection data: out of 93,079 units inspected in seven countries, 9,645 had deficiencies

The World Shipping Council (WSC), the international association representing the world's leading container shipowners, has urged member states...

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to bring back four services on the Suez Canal route

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Cavotec and EVIAS sign agreement for charging electric port vehicles on the move.

Stockholm

The Swedish company becomes the exclusive distributor and installer for the port sector of the French company's technologies

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs agreement with DP World to secure terminal capacity in Africa

Hamburg

The agreement concerns the ports of Dakar, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Banana and Maputo

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

ACCIDENTS

Tanker attacked in Hormuz

Southampton

The unit continued its navigation regularly

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Interporto Bologna presented the first Italian experimental DAC train

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

HEALTHCARE

Sanilog launches a special cancer prevention campaign.

Rome

Three new areas dedicated to the prevention of head and neck and oral cavity cancers and the assessment of vascular risk

PORTS

Contract awarded for dredging and completion of the electrification of the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Gioia Tauro

They will be carried out respectively by Dravo and RTI Saet-Suardi

AWARDS

Student Naval Architect Award Awarded in Genoa

Genoa

The d'Amico Group and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects recognize excellence in naval engineering.

TRANSPORTATION

Freight transport is more expensive for Malta: €35 million per year between ETS, FuelEU and BAF

Zebbug

The hauliers' association calls on the government to challenge a European policy designed for the continent.

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM has finalized the acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain.

Marseille/Atlanta

With the transaction, CEVA Logistics' presence in North America has tripled.

SHIPPING

Contships to order 10 feeder vessels with options for a further 10+10

Athens

Letter of intent with China's Hubei Guangji Green Energy Shipbuilding Group Co.

PORTS

DP World signs agreement to develop deepwater port in Nigeria's Ogun State.

Dubai

The project includes approximately four kilometers of docks

PORTS

New port regulations for Civitavecchia, Fiumicino, and Gaeta have been approved.

Civitavecchia

The procedural agreement with Interminal in Gaeta has been approved.

MARITIME SERVICES

Kotug Acquires Majority Stake in Vortex Offshore

Rotterdam

The Dubai-based company provides maritime services to the offshore industry in the Middle East.

PORTS

Over €1.9 billion in Spain to improve road and rail connections between ports

Madrid

Port authorities will contribute 875.1 million euros

SHIPPING

Attica Holdings sold the ro-pax vessel Levka Ori for €8.3 million.

Kallithea

The ferry was built in 1987

SHIPPING

DFDS's Trieste-Damietta ro-ro service will become bi-weekly in mid-October

Copenhagen

Inserting a second vessel into the route

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy increases cooperation with the Port of Durres.

Genoa

A memorandum of understanding has been signed

PUBLICATIONS

A volume on the history of the Tuscan port system will be presented in Livorno on Friday.

Livorno

A comparison of the key players in the port sector: from the reforms of the 1990s to the challenges of the future.

SHIPPING

Suardiaz takes delivery of a 5,000-car LNG-powered car carrier

Madrid

A second PCTC vessel is expected in mid-2027

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd raises its 2026 outlook further

Hamburg

Strong demand and rising spot freight rates are pushing the company to significantly increase its EBITDA and EBIT forecasts.

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pilot project for the production and use of green hydrogen at the port of Savona

Savona

Paroli (Western Ligurian Port Authority): a port area has been identified for work.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tarros and Nurminen Logistics launch new Scandinavian-Mediterranean intermodal service

La Spezia/Helsinki

The land route connects Örebro, Parma and La Spezia

INFRASTRUCTURE

The first caisson of the breakwater protecting the regasification plant off the coast of Ravenna has been laid.

Ravenna

The maritime work will be approximately 900 metres long

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and PT PAL sign agreement for the modernization of an Indonesian Navy vessel

Trieste

This is the "Kri Sriwijaya" unit (formerly "Giuseppe Garibaldi")

ECONOMY

In Italy, the blue economy is worth 225 billion, and the nautical industry alone exceeds 10 billion in exports.

Rome

SACE's Focus On presented at the Genoa Boat Show

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Blue Star Ferries ro-ro vessel Blue Carrier 2

Kallithea

The 29 people on board were evacuated

SHIPYARDS

Costs and timescales for the reconstruction of the four US Navy shipyards are rising exponentially.

Washington

If in 2018 21 billion dollars and 20 years of work were expected, today the estimate is 200 billion and at least 50 years.

SHIPPING

Shipping faces its triple challenge: decarbonization, geopolitics, and the new geography of the automotive industry.

Chaff

At the Euromed Convention in Grimaldi, the sector is dealing with new environmental regulations, increasingly exposed routes and the shift of automotive production towards Southeast Asia.

DEFENCE

Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs a €3.7 billion contract for two destroyers

Trieste

The "Domenico Millelire" PPA has been delivered to the Navy.

LAW

Livorno: The Supreme Court of Cassation overturns the convictions in the Darsena Toscana docks affair.

Rome

The appeal ruling overturned the court's acquittal and convicted three defendants of ideological forgery.

PORTS

The Port of Rijeka expects to close 2026 with a record container traffic of 800,000 TEUs.

River

With the new terminal on the island of Krk, traffic could rise to 1.7 million TEUs

PORTS

Offshore wind energy funding: Pichetto reassures Taranto, but Taranto demands certainty.

Taranto

The 2026 funding for the Apulian port drops to €13.9 million. Gugliotti hopes for a formal confirmation of the remaining resources in 2027.

PORTS

Port reform: The majority pushes ahead with Porti d'Italia SpA

Rome

The Chamber's Transport Committee rejects the opposition's suppressive amendments.

PORTS

Gela's Porto Rifugio has received a favorable opinion for dredging the port's waters.

Palermo

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Greenbrier Europe to produce NIK transshipment system for TX Logistik

Troisdorf/Berlin

Allows rapid loading of non-craneable semi-trailers onto trains

LOGISTICS

Maersk opens its own logistics center in the heart of Germany

Herleshausen

Located in Herleshausen, it has a surface area of 71,800 square meters

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

SHIPYARDS

South Korea's HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co. wins orders for four new 10,100 TEU containerships

Busan

The contract has a total value of approximately 500 million dollars.

PORTS

Democratic Party: The government's port reform paves the way for privatization of Italian ports.

Rome

Ghio and Misiani: it also takes resources and skills away from the territories

PORTS

Port self-production: The Council of State denies the segmentability of the authorization pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 3.

Rome

Cartour's "partial" authorization in the port of Salerno has been suspended.

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

The threshold of ten million passengers has been exceeded, compared to 8.56 million in the previous financial year.

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new pure car and truck carrier Grande Egitto.

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

Fratelli Cosulich strengthens its logistics network with the opening of Express Global Dubai

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

Brullo Group orders three 40,800-ton deadweight oil/chemical tanker vessels

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

A new megayacht production, maintenance, and storage hub opens in Trieste.

Trieste

Trieste Shipyards was founded by Seadock (Samer group) and Yachting Expertise and is owned by Friulia

SAFETY & SECURITY

Confitarma applauds the government's initiative to protect Italian ships in the Red Sea.

Rome

Zanetti: Maritime security is, in effect, a component of national economic security

JOBS

Unions approve the platform for the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.

Rome

Filt, Fit and Uilt, is structured around three central elements such as salary, protection, participation and thirteen concrete requests

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal is increasing the frequency of its freight rail service between Fiorenzuola and Incoronata/Bari.

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

This year over 2,000 large yachts operated along the Italian coasts

Rome

Plus 10% for owned boats and a substantially stable trend for chartered ones

MEETINGS

The event "Cyber-resilience in the maritime sector: defense, regulations, and European cooperation" will be held in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

COMPANIES

Smeup, with the acquisition of HTG, expands its portfolio in the logistics and transport sector

Erbusco

The Turin-based company specializes in the development of proprietary software

PORTS

Saudi Arabian ports: Liquid bulk throughput to decline sharply in 2025

Riyadh

Total traffic fell to 298.3 million tonnes (-10.9%)

PORTS

A delegation from the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda visited the port of Livorno

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

The port's future is at the center of the event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Assosped Venezia and Asamar Veneto.

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

Green light from the General Directorate for Ports, Logistics and Intermodality of the Ministry of the Interior.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness

Rome

It will be held next October 30th in Naples

MEETINGS

UNIPORT's public meeting will be held in Rome on October 6th.

Rome

Debate on port reform and other relevant aspects of the sector

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave

(South China Morning Post)

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore decreased by -4.9% in August

Singapore

In the first eight months of 2026, the port handled 30.7 million containers (+4.2%)

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to jointly develop new international ship repair center in Cochin

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

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